For years, parents have trusted reassurances that social media companies were learning alongside them—setting guardrails, studying risks, trying to do better. This lawsuit challenges that narrative head-on. Court filings allege that major platforms knew their products were addictive for children, harmful to[...]
Tag: Addiction
Commentary |
Port: Harm reduction policies work for addicts and their communities
Communities across North Dakota are wrestling with a hard truth: decades of crackdowns and billions in federal spending haven’t stopped the flow of drugs or the harms tied to addiction. As debate grows over harm-reduction programs, the argument centers on what actually[...]
News |
As Sports Betting Explodes, States Try To Set Limits To Stop Gambling Addiction
Walk into a Massachusetts casino and you’ll find something unusual: state workers in green polos handing out tissues and luggage tags, trying to warn gamblers about addiction. It’s an awkward setup—preaching moderation on the casino floor itself—but it reflects America’s fractured approach[...]
Curio |
On This Day | That Dreadful Habbit
One of the women from the red light district acted strangely on the street the other day. She was all right as soon as her supply of morphine [...]Read More... from On This Day | That Dreadful Habbit
News |
North Dakota Joins National Push to Ban Deadly “Designer Xanax”
Kentucky’s governor has banned “designer Xanax” after a surge of overdose deaths, and North Dakota is among 20 other states pushing for a nationwide crackdown. Attorney General Drew Wrigley joined a coalition urging the DEA to classify bromazolam as a Schedule 1[...]
Subscribe!
It's free and it helps us grow and provide better information ForMinot!
News Release |
CDC Launches New Campaign to Address Youth Substance Use and Mental Health
The back-to-school season is a great time to engage with youth about mental health and substance use to promote their well-being throughout the academic year. To support these conversations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched Free Mind, a[...]
Curio |
The Minimalists will return to TEDxFargo with a new message: ‘Scrolling is the new smoking’
The Minimalists—Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, and newcomer T.K. Coleman—are returning to Fargo for TEDxFargo 2025, eight years after their memorable talk captivated local audiences. This time, they’re tackling digital clutter, sharing insights from a year without social media in their talk,[...]
News |
Overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024— the largest one-year decline ever
For the first time in decades, the U.S. saw a dramatic drop in drug overdose deaths, with 30,000 fewer lives lost in 2024 compared to the year before. The CDC credits expanded access to naloxone, better addiction treatment, and billions from opioid[...]
Curio |
Psychedelics Could ‘Rewire’ The Brain to Reduce Alcohol Consumption
Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in psychiatry. Studies suggest they may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, eating disorders and addiction. Our research team is investigating whether[...]
News |
Public Notice: Rash of Overdoses Spur Minot Police Public Communication
Per the City of Minot Police Department Facebook Page. Public Alert: Recent overdose incidents. In the past 24 hours, the Minot Police Department has responded to three non-fatal drug overdoses. Today, during our continued investigation, we unfortunately uncovered a fatal overdose believed[...]
Subscribe!
It's free and it helps us grow and provide better information ForMinot!
News |
A Turning Point in the Fentanyl Crisis? Overdose Deaths Drop Nationwide
For the first time in years, the U.S. is seeing a sustained and dramatic drop in fatal drug overdoses. New research shows fentanyl-related deaths have declined in all 50 states, with some regions reporting a decrease of over 50%. Experts credit wider[...]
Curio |
There’s Never Been a More Dangerous Time to Use Street Drugs. Here’s Why.
Synthetic opioids are reshaping the global drug trade, and nitazenes—highly potent and often deadlier than fentanyl—are at the center of the storm. First synthesized decades ago, these drugs have re-emerged in illicit markets, fueling overdose spikes from the UK to North America.[...]
Curio |
Saskatchewan’s new drug treatment centre not offering answers; Serves a What-Not-To-Do Purpose for Minot
Saskatchewan’s government rejected harm reduction strategies, betting instead on treatment centers like the Willowview Recovery Centre. But nearly a year after opening, Willowview still isn’t taking in-patients. Former staff say desperate families are left waiting, and some have lost loved ones in[...]
Curio |
Why ‘Brain Rot’ Can Hurt Learning — and How One District Is Kicking It Out of School
Kids today are growing up in a world where short, bizarre internet videos dominate their screens—and their attention spans. Dubbed “brain rot,” this trend of mindless, dopamine-spiking content is causing ripple effects far beyond social media, from classrooms to homes. As schools[...]
Curio |
Meet the telehealth company that’s treated treated 20,000 opioid addiction patients
In a place like North Dakota, where do you turn when there’s no where to turn? When it comes to addiction, rural can be real challenge. The services and resources common in larger populations centers simply don’t exist. But what if you[...]
Subscribe!
It's free and it helps us grow and provide better information ForMinot!
News |
The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses
Few, if any, communities in the country have escaped the scourge of opioid addiction. Minot is no exception. And those most impacted have begged and pleaded at all levels of government for more action. Well, the Federal government is stepping up in[...]